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How to get fromCarlsbad to Kansas Cityby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Kansas City by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SAN - MCI
    6h 56m
    $202–406

  2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane CLD - MCI
    8h 49m
    $184–862

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    36h 54m
    $560–1,214

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    39h 14m
    $260–390

  5. Drive 1,543.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Kansas Citycar car 1,543.5 mi
    27h 16m
    $282–407

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane LAX - MCI
    7h 28m

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SNA - MCI
    11h 24m
    $194–868

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus bus
    42h 52m
    $294–542

Carlsbad to Kansas City by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration36h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$560Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,394.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Kansas City via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 36h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Santa Ana, El Paso, and El Paso in around 39h 14m.

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